Supersex

*Supersex*
Supersex
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Genre	Drama
Created by	Francesca Manieri
Written by	Francesca Manieri
Directed by	Matteo Rovere; Francesco Carrozzini; Francesca Mazzoleni;
Starring	Alessandro Borghi; Jasmine Trinca; Adriano Giannini; Saul Nanni; Enrico Borelli; Vincenzo Nemolato; Francesco Pellegrino; Gaia Messerklinger; Jade Pedri; Linda Caridi; Eva Cela;
Composer	Ralf Hildenbeutel
Country of origin	Italy
Original language	Italian
No. of episodes	7
Production
Cinematography	Daria D'Antonio
Running time	42–55 minutes
Production companies	The Apartment Pictures; Groenlandia; Small Forward Productions;
Original release
Network	Netflix
Release	6 March 2024

Supersex is a 2024 Italian biographical drama television miniseries loosely based on the life of Rocco Siffredi, a famous Italian pornographic film actor. It was released on Netflix on 6 March 2024.

Cast

Alessandro Borghi as Rocco Siffredi
- Saul Nanni as young Rocco
Jasmine Trinca as Lucia
- Eva Cela as young Lucia
Adriano Giannini as Tommaso, Rocco's half-brother
- Francesco Pellegrino as young Tommaso
Enrico Borello as Gabriele
Vincenzo Nemolato as Riccardo Schicchi
Gaia Messerklinger [it] as Moana Pozzi
Jade Pedri as Sylvie
Linda Caridi as Tina

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	"Superpower" (Il superpotere)	Matteo Rovere	Francesca Manieri	6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)
2	"The Flesh" (La carne)	Francesca Mazzoleni	Francesca Manieri	6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)
3	"The Beast" (L'animale)	Francesco Carrozzini	Francesca Manieri	6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)
4	"The Dream" (Il sogno)	Matteo Rovere	Francesca Manieri	6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)
5	"The Island" (L'isola)	Francesca Mazzoleni	Francesca Manieri	6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)
6	"Resurrection of the Bodies" (Resurrezione dei corpi)	Matteo Rovere	Francesca Manieri	6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)
7	"The Cock Comes Last" (Ultimo viene il cazzo)	Francesco Carrozzini	Francesca Manieri	6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)

Production

In September 2022, it was announced that the series had been greenlit and filming had begun in Rome.^[1] Regarding the series, Rocco Siffredi commented, "This beautiful story is inspired by my life, but it is not my life... Everything you will see in Supersex originates from me, but then the writer [Francesca Manieri] put a lot of herself into it."^[2]

Actor Alessandro Borghi stated that he filmed 50 sex scenes in 95 days for the series.^[3]

Release

Netflix released promotional images for the series in December 2023.^[4] A teaser trailer was released in mid-January 2024, featuring a remixed version of "Stripped" by Depeche Mode.^[5]^[6]

The series premiered at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival^[7]^[8] before being released on Netflix on 6 March 2024.^[9]

Reception

Aramide Tinubu of Variety called the series "an overly complex examination of relationships and the vices people indulge in to escape their emotional turmoil" and wrote, "Though Rocco's story is solidly depicted, audiences hoping for a bio-series-type narrative won't find it here."^[10]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref.
2024	Nastri D'Argento Grandi Serie	Best Drama Series	Supersex	Nominated	^[11]^[12]
2024	Nastri D'Argento Grandi Serie	Best Supporting Actress	Linda Caridi	Won	^[11]^[12]

Notes

^ With some dialogue in French and English

References

^ Roxborough, Scott (27 September 2022). "Netflix to Make 'Supersex' Series Inspired by Italian Porn Star Rocco Siffredi". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
^ Nungesser, Samantha (15 December 2023). "Alessandro Borghi Embodies Famous Porn Star Rocco Siffredi In First-Look Photos Of Netflix's 'Supersex'". Decider. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
^ Ciarlante, Marianna (6 March 2023). "Alessandro Borghi nei panni di Rocco Siffredi su Netflix: "Ho girato 50 scene di sesso in 95 giorni"". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
^ Roxborough, Scott (15 December 2023). "Netflix Reveals First Images, Release Date for Italian Porn Biopic Series 'Supersex'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
^ Ntim, Zac (15 January 2024). "'Supersex' Trailer: First Look At Netflix Series Inspired By Life Of Porn Star Rocco Siffredi". Deadline. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
^ Vivarelli, Nick (15 January 2024). "'Supersex' Trailer: Netflix Series About Porn Star Rocco Siffredi Teases Steamy Scenes". Variety. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
^ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (22 January 2024). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup: 'La Cocina' Starring Rooney Mara, 'Another End' With Gael García Bernal Among Competition Titles". Variety. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
^ Mouriquand, David (22 January 2024). "Berlin Film Festival reveals eclectic 2024 competition line-up". Euronews. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
^ Vivarelli, Nick (15 December 2023). "'Supersex' Series About Porn Star Rocco Siffredi Sets Netflix Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
^ Tinubu, Aramide (5 March 2024). "Porn Star Rocco Siffredi's Netflix Bio-Series 'Supersex' Is More Tedious Than Sexy: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
^ Naselli, Antonio (9 May 2024). "NASTRI d'ARGENTO GRANDI SERIE 2024 | LE CANDIDATURE". Nastri d'Argento (in Italian). Retrieved 25 August 2024.
^ Naselli, Antonio (1 June 2024). "NASTRI d'ARGENTO GRANDI SERIE 2024 | I VINCITORI". Nastri d'Argento (in Italian). Retrieved 25 August 2024.

External links

Supersex on Netflix
Supersex on IMDb

[1] With some dialogue in French and English

[2] Roxborough, Scott (27 September 2022). "Netflix to Make 'Supersex' Series Inspired by Italian Porn Star Rocco Siffredi". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

[3] Nungesser, Samantha (15 December 2023). "Alessandro Borghi Embodies Famous Porn Star Rocco Siffredi In First-Look Photos Of Netflix's 'Supersex'". Decider. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

[4] Ciarlante, Marianna (6 March 2023). "Alessandro Borghi nei panni di Rocco Siffredi su Netflix: "Ho girato 50 scene di sesso in 95 giorni"". Today (in Italian). Retrieved 21 December 2023.

[5] Roxborough, Scott (15 December 2023). "Netflix Reveals First Images, Release Date for Italian Porn Biopic Series 'Supersex'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

[6] Ntim, Zac (15 January 2024). "'Supersex' Trailer: First Look At Netflix Series Inspired By Life Of Porn Star Rocco Siffredi". Deadline. Retrieved 25 January 2024.

[7] Vivarelli, Nick (15 January 2024). "'Supersex' Trailer: Netflix Series About Porn Star Rocco Siffredi Teases Steamy Scenes". Variety. Retrieved 25 January 2024.

[8] Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (22 January 2024). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup: 'La Cocina' Starring Rooney Mara, 'Another End' With Gael García Bernal Among Competition Titles". Variety. Retrieved 25 January 2024.

[9] Mouriquand, David (22 January 2024). "Berlin Film Festival reveals eclectic 2024 competition line-up". Euronews. Retrieved 25 January 2024.

[10] Vivarelli, Nick (15 December 2023). "'Supersex' Series About Porn Star Rocco Siffredi Sets Netflix Premiere Date". Variety. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

[11] Tinubu, Aramide (5 March 2024). "Porn Star Rocco Siffredi's Netflix Bio-Series 'Supersex' Is More Tedious Than Sexy: TV Review". Variety. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

[12] Naselli, Antonio (9 May 2024). "NASTRI d'ARGENTO GRANDI SERIE 2024 | LE CANDIDATURE". Nastri d'Argento (in Italian). Retrieved 25 August 2024.

[13] Naselli, Antonio (1 June 2024). "NASTRI d'ARGENTO GRANDI SERIE 2024 | I VINCITORI". Nastri d'Argento (in Italian). Retrieved 25 August 2024.

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